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Niles Chamber opens 'Lead Local' applications for 2027 cohort

The Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry is accepting applications for its Lead Local leadership program, a seven-month course capped at 20 participants that costs $795 to $1,195 and covers local government, economic development and community institutions across Niles and Morton Grove.

September 21, 2026 · 1 min read

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Cook County gas hits $4.52, tops Chicago metro before Labor Day

Cook County gas prices hit $4.52 per gallon ahead of Labor Day weekend, the highest in the Chicago metro and 20 cents above the Illinois average, with global supply disruptions driving record fuel costs.

September 4, 2026 · 2 min read